We drive on the N2, before we off ramp M19. 'mmm strange he is not even asking for directions...How does he know...'I thought. "I am gonna need direction from here" Tino says before I finish that thought. "okey I reply. I direct him the rest of the way. When we get home I tell him to park the car . I want to introduce him to my family mean now is as good as any time. It summer we enter through the kitchen which give my mom and sister time to adjust as they see us pass through to the back door. My home isn't that that its a regular flat on the ground house 4 bedroom and 2 bathrooms and a guest washroom with toilet. the entertain area includes a closed of kitchen one has to walk through there door which lead to open area where there is a TV-room with 3 set same matched couches and a dinning area which has a table for eight chairs. than a long passage with the bedrooms and bathroom on either side, and the master suite is at the end of the tunnel. After entering the TV-room where I find them " Hello , I am home mom this is my friend Tino." I introduce my beautiful mother " Ma Zulu" to Tino. And he shakes there hands. "Oh that my older sister, Amahle" we are the same height so at time people cant tell I have gotten use to her clarifying it a habit which rubbed of to me. He take a sit on the single sofa." I am actually a middle child" Tino says and smile. I disappear down the passage to change into comfortable shoes, than straight into the Kitchen to get some welcoming treats: Juice, fruits and biscuits. " Ma and Amahle I really like your daughter and sister. I was hoping to get you blessing in starting a relationship with her. Ngiyazi ukuthi akujwayelekeli lokho kodwa ngifisa ukuthi niyazi ( I know this isn't traditional, but I need you to know my intentions) . I'll be seeing more of your daughter. Ngiyathemba ukuthi naye uzogcina engithanda kanti futhi ebone ekusasa lakhe nami kulo.( I am hoping she will get to know and love me and see a possible future with me.) Ngigafisa nokuthi ( I wish/ hoping) with time Ngifika lapho( I send my fathers) and ask for her hand in marriage. "Tino say, with a humbled , loud and clear tone , fidgeting his hands through his speech. Tino thought he had to include Zulu in his speech incase they are still uncertain which tribal origin he is from because he doesn't look African. Anyway Zulu people are known to be stubborn and think of all the 13 languages in South Africa theirs is superior...there is no need for them to speak another. Ma Zulu to his surprised responded to him in English " That my baby girl, it okey for you two to be friend and more just don't break her heart...Hell hath no fury...I think you know how that one goes right. " Ma Zulu staring at him with a firm threat, The tension in the room was so thick one could cut through it...Sine walks in with the welcoming treats. Cracks a joke to easy the tension in the room.the room is instantaneously filled with laughter. She is the lively on with her family, she is most comfortable and her true self. Tino was glad to see this side of her no nerves,cooled and relax HAPPY. He thought to himself she has to be this way with me too. I have to make her mine . " well , ngiyabonga (thank you), oh ya by the way my other name is Nkosiyazi" Tino says ...I don't know why I just said that he thought. " My mother gave me that name she , than Dad name me Tino guess we all know who's not African" Tino say in a humorous tone and giggle a little. the family joins in" We only have one Zulu names layikhanya(in this family). The conversations went on a while than Tino said "it getting late and I have to get going. Nisale( stay well) " as he gets up from his seat he grabs a fruit and moves towards the door. " I will walk him out" eagerly says Sine. We walked through the long drive way to the gate. I bit my lips ask him " how did it go? " He pauses at the gate and looks at me " well!.. I think ma Zulu just threaten me. Anyway you should come for supper at my house one these days . Than maybe on the week our families meet up. I honestly hope Cindy and your mom get along. He give me a tight hugh a kiss on the cheek and whispers tomorrow will be on you lips. Anyway don't wanna leave a bad impression of me with Mom. He let go and go to his car and leave. I lock the gate and go back inside. "Hayike , Sine trust you to bring a coloured home( in S.A most people considered a person mix race coloured , It isn't an insult as far a my knowledge). "I am meet by Amahle's comment in the kitchen. " hayi , but he is handsome and not bad he knows our language but ke you will not hear the end of it...Moms is all like "I will not be speaking English in my own house NEVER! " Amahle say as she laughs at how sarcastic that clearly is as she recalls she spoke English now with him. She gesture her head to her chest while rolling eyes. than her hand in the air as if she is gesturing hallelujah.